Recruiter/ Researcher Apprentice

JCW SEARCH LTD

London (EC1R 0DS)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 October 2025

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Summary

We are a specialist recruitment firm in Swiss life sciences, hiring a Recruiter Apprentice to identify senior hiring managers, gather contact details, generate targeted leads, and create concise market insights. This role supports business development and offers a clear path to becoming an Associate Recruitment Consultant.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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£18,000- £20,000 a year with OTE £20,000- £22,000

Training course
Recruiter (level 3)
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 9:00am - 5:00pm, on Friday.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 17 November 2025

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Supporting our Global Director you will be assisting with market mapping, sourcing, and business development. The successful candidate will be highly organised, methodical, data-savvy, and comfortable with multilingual environments. You must be confident, articulate, and not afraid to pick up the phone. If confidence is your strength, we can teach you the rest.

Key responsibilities:

Research Companies & People-

  • Find key decision-makers at life sciences companies (like biotech, pharma, MedTech) in Switzerland
  • Collect useful info like emails, job titles, company size, and hiring activity

Support Sales & Business Development-

  • Spot which companies are growing or hiring
  • Help build lead lists for our team to reach out to

Track Industry News-

  • Stay updated on company news, funding rounds, and job moves
  • Summarise what’s happening in short weekly and/or monthly reports

Keep Data Organised & Accurate-

  • Make sure all info in our database is correct, clean, and up to date
  • Follow data privacy rules when working with contact info

Map Key Events & Locations-

Find out where industry events happen and who’s involved in life sciences hubs (like Basel or Zurich

Help with Special Research Projects-

Create company team charts, check out what competitors are doing, and track who’s moving where

Sales & Sourcing (Progressive Responsibility)-

50–70% of your role will initially focus on research and lead generation. Over time, you’ll move into a more client- and candidate-facing role, including:

  • Sourcing and qualifying candidates and clients via phone and email
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
    Supporting delivery of an outstanding client and candidate experience
  • Taking part in business development and sales activity

Ready to launch your recruitment career in one of the most exciting sectors in Europe?

Apply now and take the first step with us!

Where you'll work

2 Pear Tree Court
London
EC1R 0DS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

Training course

Recruiter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identify, progress, and convert leads into new candidates, placements, or clients.
  • Source vacancies in line with stakeholder requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and their role within the recruitment process.
  • Interpret and apply regulation and legislation, share best practice, and advise stakeholders on their application.
  • Plan and manage recruitment campaigns to attract candidates, including agreeing objectives with stakeholders and monitoring performance.
  • Research, identify and attract candidates using methods to satisfy job requirements, including those with transferrable skills to move from the legacy carbon economy to green economy jobs.
  • Process, review, and progress candidate applications.
  • Create and present diverse short lists of candidates to stakeholders.
  • Inform and advise candidates on the outcome of their application at the individual stages of the recruitment process, including those that have been unsuccessful.
  • Manage the recruitment and selection process for candidates, including those who require reasonable adjustments.
  • Communicate information through different media, for example face-to-face or online meetings, emails, reports, and presentations.
  • Engage with stakeholders to review recruitment processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improving own performance.
  • Review services provided and implemented improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
  • Place candidates into roles that match their skills and stakeholder requirements.
  • Use technology and software tools to manage information, ensuring compliance with organisation and legislation requirements.
  • Challenge poor practice and non-compliance with the recruitment process and escalate where appropriate.
  • Identify future changes in the sector that may impact the organisation, for example technology advances.
  • Interpret policies to support and promote the delivery of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and monitor their impact on recruitment activities.
  • Identify and apply sustainable and greener methods of working, for example reducing energy and paper consumption, managing diaries to reduce carbon emissions (hold virtual meetings or attend multiple external meetings on the same day), considering greener options when booking venues for assessment centres or planning recruitment campaigns.
  • Identify and maximise opportunities to support the organisation’s business strategy, for example growing client or candidate pipelines.
  • Manage resources within budget requirements.
  • Respond to stakeholder complaints and escalate where appropriate.
  • Identify, progress, and convert leads into new candidates, placements, or clients.
  • Source vacancies in line with stakeholder requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and their role within the recruitment process.
  • Interpret and apply regulation and legislation, share best practice, and advise stakeholders on their application.
  • Plan and manage recruitment campaigns to attract candidates, including agreeing objectives with stakeholders and monitoring performance.
  • Research, identify and attract candidates using methods to satisfy job requirements, including those with transferrable skills to move from the legacy carbon economy to green economy jobs.
  • Process, review, and progress candidate applications.
  • Create and present diverse short lists of candidates to stakeholders.
  • Inform and advise candidates on the outcome of their application at the individual stages of the recruitment process, including those that have been unsuccessful.
  • Manage the recruitment and selection process for candidates, including those who require reasonable adjustments.
  • Communicate information through different media, for example face-to-face or online meetings, emails, reports, and presentations.
  • Engage with stakeholders to review recruitment processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improving own performance.
  • Review services provided and implemented improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
  • Place candidates into roles that match their skills and stakeholder requirements.
  • Use technology and software tools to manage information, ensuring compliance with organisation and legislation requirements.
  • Challenge poor practice and non-compliance with the recruitment process and escalate where appropriate.
  • Identify future changes in the sector that may impact the organisation, for example technology advances.
  • Interpret policies to support and promote the delivery of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and monitor their impact on recruitment activities.
  • Identify and apply sustainable and greener methods of working, for example reducing energy and paper consumption, managing diaries to reduce carbon emissions (hold virtual meetings or attend multiple external meetings on the same day), considering greener options when booking venues for assessment centres or planning recruitment campaigns.
  • Identify and maximise opportunities to support the organisation’s business strategy, for example growing client or candidate pipelines.
  • Manage resources within budget requirements.
  • Respond to stakeholder complaints and escalate where appropriate.

Training schedule

  • Full training will be given, leading to a recognised Apprenticeship Standard as a Recruitment Level 3.
  • On-the-job training will be delivered by the employer with the training provider's support.
  • Off-the-job training will be delivered by the training provider in partnership with the employer.
  • The apprenticeship is delivered entirely on the job, meaning there is no college release time required. All training and development will take place within the workplace during your working hours.
  • Apprentices complete 6 hours per week off-the-job training during normal working hours (no college day-release needed).
  • Training is delivered via on-site visits (depending on location) and Microsoft Teams sessions every 2–4 weeks (apprentices need access to a computer and webcam).
  • Apprentices access resources and activities through our online e-portfolio.
  • After approx. 12- 13 months of practical training, apprentices complete their End Point Assessment (EPA); Presentation and professional discussion based on the portfolio- Graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or higher)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or higher)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade A*-E)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Work independently

Other requirements

Skills & experience (must have): •Good Communication: Clear writing and speaking skills to create summaries and talk confidently on the phone. •Attention to Detail: Careful with data, keeping information accurate and organised. •Research Skills: Able to find and gather useful info from various sources. •Tech Savvy: Comfortable using spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) and learning CRM systems. •Organisation: Able to manage multiple tasks and keep everything on track. •Confidence: Not afraid to pick up the phone and speak to people. •Curiosity & Willingness to Learn: Eager to grow, ask questions, and develop new skills. •Ambition & Drive: Motivated to meet targets and progress in your career. •Team Player: Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

About this employer

Founded in 2007, JCW began with a clear vision: to grow from a single individual into the leading global provider of talent solutions across the finance, risk, and governance space. Years later, we are proud to have achieved that goal. Today, JCW is the largest specialist firm operating within this critical and continually evolving niche. We source highly skilled permanent and interim/contract professionals and offer dedicated executive search services for senior and specialist roles. As a trusted partner to a wide range of organisations—from agile startups to global enterprises—we deliver top-tier talent across the USA and Europe. Put simply, we’re trusted by talent and relied upon by our clients to build the most important teams in their business.

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After this apprenticeship

We’re looking for someone committed to building a long-term career with us. There is clear potential for growth, with the opportunity to progress to Associate Recruitment Consultant upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship. We value ambition, drive, and a desire to grow alongside the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

GEMMA BARR

gemmabarr@davidsontraining.com

07399 586723

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347871.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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